Word List 18 Flashcards
Eulogy
Expression of praise
Euphemism
Mild expression in place of an unpleasant one
Euphonious
Pleasing in sounds
Euphoria
Feeling of great happiness
Evanescent
Fleeting; vanishing
Evasive
Not frank; eluding
Evenhanded
Impartial; fair
Evince
Show clearly
Evocative
Tending to call up
Exacerbate
Worsen; embitter
Exacting
Extremely demanding
Exalt
Raise in rank or dignity
Exasperate
Vex
Exceptionable
Objectionable
Excerpt
Selected passage
Excise
Cut away
Excoriate
Scold with biting harshness
Exculpate
Clear from blame
Exemplary
serving as a model
Exemplify
Serve as a model
Exempt
Not subject to a duty, obligation
Exhaustive
Thorough; comprehensive
Exhilarating
Invigorating and refreshing
Exhort
Urge
Exigency
Urgent situation
Exodus
Departure
Exonerate
Exculpate
Exorbitant
Excessive
Exorcise
Drive out evil spirits
Expansive
Outgoing and sociable
Expatriate
Exile; someone who has withdrawn from his native land
Expedient
Suitable; practical
Expedite
Hasten
Expenditure
Payment or expense; output
Expiate
Make amends for a sin
Expletive
Interjection; profane oath
Explicate
Explain; interpret
Explicit
Totally clear; definite; outspoken
Exploit
Make use of;
Expository
Explanatory; serving to explain
Exposure
Risk, particularly of being
Expropriate
Take possession of
Expunge
Cancel; remove
Expurgate
Clean; remove offensive parts of a book
Extant
Still in existence
Extent
Degree; magnitude
Extenuate
Weaken; mitigate
Extol
Praise; glorify
Extort
Get money by threats
Extradition
Surrender of prisoner by one state to another
Extraneous
Not essential; superfluous
Extrapolation
Projection; conjecture
Extricate
Free; disentangle
Extrinsic
External; not essential
Extrude
Force or push out
Exuberance
Joyful enthusiasm
Exude
Discharge; give forth
Exult
Rejoice
Facetious
Joking; humorous
Facile
Easily accomplished
Facilitate
Help bring about